supi2 new leaf; sprouting leaf; shoot

Part of Speech n3
    • new leaf; sprouting leaf; shoot
      • plants
      • Example 698:
        Ean paa tara be boko tavusu maa o supi.
        You see that the sprout comes out breaking through the coconut husk.
        Source: Joy 17W 012
      • Example 1499:
        Eara na ani rara o kosi no ganogano bara o supi nae mee.
        We eat the lower part of the Arrow Leaf Elephant Ear, and also its new leaves.
        Source: Aro Sha Joy 01W 019
      • Example 2515:
        Beo supi pihae pura tavusu, o iposi na rakoto batana teo pihae.
        When the sprout of the coconut frond grows outside, the leaf sheath sticks on the coconut frond.
        Source: Joy 17W 025
      • Example 6676:
        Beo supi pura hiava bata, o paka repaa taneo bata maa tea taparata.
        When the sprouting leaf is growing upwards, the leaf starts opening.
        Source: Joy 17W 013

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